Boiler operator

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for advanced and specialized boiler operator maintenance necessary to ensure the effective facilities operations within a healthcare environment. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and facility/equipment inspection. This position also supports other facilities associates, projects, and activities based on organizational needs.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Six years’ experience in building operation, maintenance, and repair, or equivalent
Mechanical systems including but not limited to air handlers, chilled/ hot water piping and associated systems, pumps, coils, VAV boxes, duct systems, air compressors, vacuum pumps, small hot water boilers, Air conditioners, cooling towers, sump, and sanitary pump systems.
Basic knowledge of electrical controls and VFDs.
Must be able to understand complicated technical instructions, the ability to understand and perform tasks from oral and written instructions.
Ability to research and develop maintenance procedures from manufacture’s manuals, drawings and documentation provided from the install of the equipment and or systems.
Technician must be able to work independently without assistance or direct supervision, and to train other mechanics with less experience.
May be required to work after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays, responds to Callouts when requested and work outdoors in inclement weather conditions (Day or Night).

Responsibilities

Technical/Specialized Activities Performs technical and specialized activities equipment, systems and/or physical facility features to ensure effective facilities operations within a healthcare environment, including but not limited to the following:
Oversee & monitor the site Utility plant systems and adjust and/or repairs as necessary.
Maintenance and repairs of systems includes, but is not limited to; boilers, water testing, heat exchangers, RO & soft water systems, chilled water systems, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, single and three phase motors, air compressors, bearings, seals, filters, and all associated equipment.
Position requires individual to be available to work different shifts as needed to maintain site utility requirements.
Position requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the root cause of failures and take corrective action as required.
Efficiency Performs preventive maintenance on all Utility Plant equipment.
Water testing
Maintain tools, order, and track inventory for repairs.
Maintain logs, document equipment repairs, adhere to daily work plan, track time, and communicate daily with the Operations Manager and Lead Engineer.
Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
Must have the ability to interact and communicate repair status to management Work across trades to provide support as required.
May be required to work Overtime as needed and/or Flex schedule to meet business needs.
Individual will be the sole operator on shift.
Perform code compliant testing and maintain proper documentation for compliance with TJC, NFPA, State and Local codes.
Daily scheduled inspections of all equipment rooms and areas housing the heating, air conditioning and associated equipment which supplies the buildings with a controlled environment of regulated airflow, filtration, temperature, and humidity.
Regulates control instrumentation associated with HVAC and Mechanical equipment.
Completes Code Compliant Inspections, Testing and Documentation.